Previous Monroeville Arts Council Events!
Bob Bickers Painting Workshop
Bob Bickers' Landscape Painting Workshop is a great way for novices or experienced painters to create a painting at Monroeville Public Library!
Art in the Park for Kids
A Kids’ Art in the Park is held yearly at Monroeville Municipal Park, Pavilion #5, — for children of all ages on a Saturday from 9:45 to 3:00. Support is received from Monroeville Recreation and Parks for this event which offers a wide variety of unique creative and enjoyable activities for children.
Gateway High School Senior Awards
MAC, in partnership with Biondi Lincoln Motors, offers matching scholarship funding to two qualifying Gateway seniors who major in the arts. Each spring, at the Gateway Awards Ceremony, those students are awarded grants which they then apply to their higher education courses.
Holiday Craft Workshop
A Holiday Craft Workshop is held at the Monoeville Public Library during rhe holiday season. Year Round Craft Activities and Projects for intergenerational participants are offered in an enjoyable and festive setting.
Projects have included gift bags and tags, floral wreaths, holiday wreaths, jewelry, bath bombs, with creative gifts and holiday enjoyment for all ages!
previous monroeville artS council events, Continued:
Educational Outreach Workshops
A series of art workshops have been offered with award winning local artists in the Program Room of Monroeville Public Library. These offerings are provided at no charge for instruction. A $10 materials charge will be collected on the day of the event for non-members of MAC.
Previously held MAC Educational Outreach Workshop Events include the following:
- Drawing Dynamics Realism with Joseph Schildkamp
- Secrets of Drawing a Realistic Portrait Workshop with Lisa Bane
- Watercolor Workshop with Susan Llansma Pollins
- Acrylic Landscape Painting Class with Gigi Goldenson
- Acrylic Art with Bob Bickers
- Exploring Watercolor with Pam Price
- Learn to Draw with Tom Niggel
- Pastel Workshop with Karen Ferrick
Sunrise School Outreach
With the financial support of Biondi Motors and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Monroeville Arts Council presents art and musical opportunities for the students at Sunrise School in Monroeville. Musicians are being booked for another series of engaging musical experiences for the children of Sunrise.
July Summer Concert Series
Sunday Afternoon Concerts in July:
Concerts have been held during three Sundays in July from 4-6 p.m. at Gateway Middle School. (Intersection of Old Wm. Penn Hwy. and Route #48 )
- July 15– EastWinds Symphonic Band
- July 22 - River City Brass
- July 29– Swingtet 8 201
These July Afternoon Concerts have been held since 1981 and have included such performers as:
Benny Benak, Jr.
Etta Cox
East Winds Symphonic Band
RML Jazz
Rick Purcell
Ron D'Amico
Donna Bailey
and more!